Research and reports

UNICEF’s work is grounded in empirical data, rigorous research and thoughtful analysis.

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UNICEF combines its experience, research and analysis to create programmes, campaigns and initiatives wherever they are needed most. Explore our reports to see how data can lead to change.

Spotlight publications

Prospects for Children in 2025: A Global Outlook

Building Resilient Systems: As we face into a new and intensifying era of crisis for children, what are the issues to watch in 2025?

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The State of the World's Children 2024

The future of childhood in a changing world

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Supply chains save lives

This publication outlines eight recommendations to overcome supply chain barriers and accelerate children’s access to the supplies and treatments they need.

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UNICEF Annual Report

A snapshot of UNICEF's accomplishments over the years

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Latest publications

Girl Goals: What Has Changed for Girls?

Adolescent girls’ rights over 30 Years

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Protecting Young Lives

Global status report on child and adolescent road safety

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Children face unique vulnerabilities to environmental hazard

Fragile beginnings

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Generation plastic

Unpacking the impact of plastic on children

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Driving change for children through data

UNICEF is the world's leading source of credible data and analysis about the situation of children, using evidence to drive change.

 

 

 

UNICEF helps protect children’s rights through reports that highlight current data.

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The UNICEF Data Blog presents the latest data-driven insights on children and spotlights how UNICEF works to generate evidence and monitor the situation of the world’s most vulnerable children.

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Global household surveys

UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys use house by house visits to get the most recent data on families.
 

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Where we work

Explore our work across 190 countries and territories.

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What we do

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives and defend their rights.

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UNICEF Careers

Explore life-changing career opportunities with UNICEF

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